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MVP program holding webinars in April

Municipal Government Apr 03, 2020

Legislature OK’s bill to address municipal operations challenges resulting from COVID-19...

Municipal Government Apr 03, 2020

Administration issues new guidance for construction sites

Municipal Government Apr 02, 2020

State budget writers to host discussion of COVID economic impacts April 7

Local Aid and Finance Apr 02, 2020

MMA publishes The Beacon online as PDF

Municipal Government By John Ouellette, Publications & Digital Communications ManagerApr 01, 2020

Local, state officials discuss range of questions raised by COVID crisis

Municipal Government By John Ouellette, Publications & Digital Communications ManagerMar 31, 2020

Cities, towns confront unprecedented budget challenges

Local Aid and Finance By John Robertson, Legislative DirectorMar 30, 2020

CCC authorizes curbside pickup at medical marijuana treatment centers to limit COVID-19 tr...

Economic and Community Development By Brittney Franklin, Senior Legislative AnalystMar 30, 2020

In midst of pandemic, towns scramble to change meetings, elections

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, Associate EditorMar 30, 2020

House OK’s landmark transportation bills before COVID crisis

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Ariela Lovett, Legislative AnalystMar 30, 2020

State, local governments reassess plastic bans during COVID outbreak

Municipal Government By Ariela Lovett, Legislative AnalystMar 30, 2020

House OK’s bill to help municipalities deal with COVID emergency

Municipal Government Mar 27, 2020

GSA offers purchasing resources and support for state and local governments

Municipal Government Mar 27, 2020

Local officials talk to state leaders about COVID-related operational challenges

Municipal Government By John Ouellette, Publications & Digital Communications ManagerMar 26, 2020

Health and Medical Coordinating Coalitions aid in COVID response

Municipal Services Mar 26, 2020

Application deadline extended for MMA-Suffolk leadership programs

Municipal Government Mar 26, 2020

MEMA responds to questions raised during March 24 COVID-19 briefing for municipal CEOs

Municipal Government Mar 25, 2020

U.S. Census Bureau makes adjustments due to COVID-19

Municipal Government By Brittney Franklin, Senior Legislative AnalystMar 25, 2020

Federal law extends paid leave and sick time benefits

Labor and Personnel By Lisa Adams, Senior Legislative AnalystMar 25, 2020

Law allows towns to postpone annual spring elections

Municipal Government Mar 24, 2020

Gov. files legislation with municipal governance flexibility related to COVID-19

Municipal Government Mar 24, 2020

Gov. orders non-essential businesses to cease in-person operation, issues stay-at-home adv...

Municipal Government Mar 23, 2020

Supporting employees through COVID crisis: tips for local government managers

Labor and Personnel Mar 23, 2020

Telework cybersecurity advice for cities and towns

Municipal Government Mar 19, 2020

Legislature holds ‘virtual hearing’ on town meeting and budget bill

Municipal Government Mar 19, 2020

Gov. and top state officials discuss operational challenges with mayors

Municipal Government By John Ouellette, Publications & Digital Communications ManagerMar 18, 2020

1st phase of new tobacco law boosts fines

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonMar 18, 2020

Legislature considers proposals addressing climate change

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Ariela Lovett, Legislative AnalystMar 18, 2020

Gene therapies offer breakthrough results but extraordinary costs

Municipal Government By Chris Bailey, MIIA Health Trust ManagerMar 18, 2020

Gloucester hires ‘navigator,’ expands services to those struggling with dependency

Municipal Services By Jennifer Kavanaugh, Associate EditorMar 18, 2020